IN THIS ISSUE
- Message From the President
- FEATURE PROJECT:
Junior Judges
- FEATURED LEADER: Christina Melton Crain
- TOP STORY: TYLA Sweeps the ABA Awards
- OF INTEREST: Appetizing Opinions
- TIPS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS
WHAT'S GOING ON?
Sept. 6 - 7
TYLA Board of Directors Meeting
(San Antonio) |
Sept. 10
HYLA First Trivia Bowl
(Houston) |
Sept. 12
DAYL Freedom Run
(Dallas) |
Sept. 19
TCYLA Membership Drive/ Talent Show
(Fort Worth) |
Oct. 10 - 12
ABA-YLD Fall AOP Meeting
(Cincinnati) |
QUICK LINKS
TIPS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS
When I first got out of law school and started my practice, some of the best advice I received from an older attorney in town was: "Spend some time at the courthouse and get to know the people that work in judge's offices, the district clerk's office, and the county clerk's office." So, I did just that, and whenever I go to a new courthouse to try a case, I make a special effort to introduce myself to the various courthouse employees. (more)
ON-LINE COMMITTEE SIGN UP NOW AVAILABLE!
Getting involved is now easer than ever. You can browse through all the various TYLA committees to find out more about each committee's leadership and activities. Then click on the "Sign-up" button to begin the online registration and sign-up process. If you're a returning member, simply go to the Committee Info or Get Involved pages and click on "Login" to access your member profile. Remember, you can only sign-up for a maximum of 3 committees! Click here to get started!
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the first e-newsletter of the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA). Whoa, whoa, whoa!!! Before you hit the delete key, just hear me out. You are receiving this e-newsletter because you are among an elite class of people - you are a Texas young lawyer. We are a group of over 22,000 strong. You probably didn't know this, but you are automatically a member of TYLA if you are licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and 36 or under or within 3 years of licensure. TYLA is often referred to as the"public service arm" of the State Bar of Texas.
This monthly e-newsletter is designed to provide you with the latest information about the on-goings of young lawyers in Texas. So, give me 3 minutes of your time to tell you about the highlights.... (continued)
TYLA FEATURED PROJECT
Junior Judges: Helping Kids Make Smart Choices
By Anita Davis - "Are you too young to be judges?" asked Dallas lawyer Karin Crump of fourth grade students at Wakefield Elementary School in Sherman. "Yes," answered several students. "No!" responded Crump to the surprised nine- and 10-year-olds. "You''re not too young to be judges... (continued)
LOCAL AFFILIATE FEATURED LEADER
This month's featured leader is Christina Melton Crain, the president of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Christina is a third generation Dallasite. She attended Kimball High School, graduating in 1984. Christina attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she received a B.A. in Government. After earning her J.D. in 1991 from Oklahoma City University School of Law, Christina went to work as an associate at Nichols, Jackson, Hager & Smith, L.L.P. After Nichols, she was a name partner in Kirk, Griffin & Melton, L.L.P from 1994 until 1996. (more)
TOP STORIES
Texas Recognized As Having The Best Young Lawyers In The Country
By Greg Jackson -The TYLA was recognized as the most outstanding young lawyers association in the country during the ABA's recently held annual meeting in Washington, D.C. (click here for more)
OF INTEREST
An Appetizer of Amusing Words From the Bench
By Paul Vitanza and Gindi Eckel -The joy of practicing law should endlessly permeate every young lawyer's soul when he or she keeps in mind that one never knows the content of the vast number of judicial opinions churned out on a daily basis. (continued)
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